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John 15:9 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for John 15:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 15 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Abide in My Love
“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.”
John 15:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 15:9
Jesus declares 'As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you' (kathos egapesen me ho pater, kago egapesa hymas). The comparison kathos... houtos (as... so) establishes proportion - the love between Father and Son is the measure of Christ's love for believers. This is staggering: divine intra-Trinitarian love extended to humans. The perfect tense egapesen (has loved) indicates completed action with continuing results - eternal, unchanging love. Jesus commands 'continue ye in my love' (meinate en te agape te eme). The verb meno (abide/continue) appears again. Believers are to remain in Chris...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 15:9
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“and you in me”
“and will make it known; that the love with which you loved me may be in them”
“little children”
“that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
“the faithful witness”
“that my joy may remain in you”
“beloved”